Overview

Introduction

The rooftop of Europe lies directly below the Auroral oval, a band of geomagnetic activity that surrounds the earth. NASA refers to this belt as “a footprint in the Earth’s atmosphere’, under which your chances of sighting the Northern Lights are intensified. The ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi is beneath the Auroral oval and observations of Mother Nature’s greatest display can be enjoyed from its doorstep. Away from the artificial lights of the ICEHOTEL and her environs, the Arctic wilderness is plunged into darkness and provides the optimum conditions for a sighting of your own. The Aurora Borealis can be observed in the skies above the ICEHOTEL between September and April and we can take you there. Our three night break is merely one example of the holidays that we can tailor-make for you.

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board

Agenda

Day 1 - Day of arrival

Direct flight tfrom the UK to Kiruna. On arrival at Kiruna airport, you will be transferred to the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi by shared transfer.

Tonight you will sleep in sub zero temperatures (between -5°C and -8°C) in the ICEHOTEL 365 (from Dec-Apr we recommend a room in the temporary ICEHOTEL structure for you). Your bed for the evening has been specially made from ice and snow and is insulated by a mattress and topped with reindeer skins. Your duvet for the night is a thermal sleeping bag. Before settling down for the night, we have included a Northern Lights photography tour for you. This 4 1/2 hour excursion, led by a local guide, will take you away from the intruding lights of human civilisation to a location where conditions for catching the lights are at their best (weather permitting). Whilst waiting for the Lady Aurora to make her appearance on the night sky, you will be given instructions on how to capture the phenomenon on camera - instructions that you can use during the rest of your holiday.

Overnight at the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi.

ICEHOTEL, Swedish Lapland

Day 2 - Overnight tour by snowmobile

Day at leisure at the ICEHOTEL. Choose from one of the many excursions offered by the property (pre-bookable through Sunvil) - dog sled tours, ice sculpting, sauna experiences and horse riding to name but a few, or just relax in the hotel lounge and in the tranquillity of Jukkasjarvi. Tonight, you will depart the ICEHOTEL by private snowmobile and will transfer to a traditional log cabin beautifully situated on the edge of the River Torne. This is your accommodation for the night. Here, you can relax around a roaring fire or take your front row seat outside for the Northern Lights. This is an intimate, rustic experience, away from artificial lights, which includes a three course evening meal and breakfast.

Overnight at a wilderness camp near Jukkasjarvi.

Dog sled tour, Swedish Lapland

Day 3 - Ice sculpting and sauna ritual

After returning to the ICEHOTEL, enjoy a leisurely morning in Jukkasjarvi. This afternoon try your hand at ice sculpting (2-3 hours) before unwinding in the warmth of the sauna in our ‘sauna ritual’ activity. In Lapland, the sauna is the heart of the home, a place for peacefulness, relaxation and meditation. During this 2 1/2 hour experience you will gain the skills to sauna like a Scandinavian. You can even take an icy dip in the river if you desire.

Overnight at the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjarvi.

Ice sculpting, ICEHOTEL

Day 4 - Day of departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kiruna airport for your return flight to the UK.

Accommodation

Icehotel - Night 1 to 3

Located in Jukkasjärvi, in the heart of the unspoiled wilderness of Swedish Lapland, stands the world famous and original ICEHOTEL.

Located in Jukkasjärvi, in the heart of the unspoiled wilderness of Swedish Lapland, stands the world famous and original ICEHOTEL. For the last 28 years, each winter a unique and breathtaking sculpture has taken form on the banks of the River Torne; a structure where everything from the artwork, to the chairs you sit on, the beds you sleep on, and the glass in your hand has been made using carefully harvested, crystal clear ice from the neighbouring river.

In November 2016, the ICEHOTEL launched a new 365 day concept, allowing guests to experience sleeping on ice all year round in a specially designed permanent building. During winter, the exterior looks similar to that of the original ICEHOTEL structure but in summer it has a grass covered roof adorned with Arctic mountain flowers and kept cool by several solar panels.

A stay at this exquisite property is guaranteed to be one that you will never forget.

Cold Accommodation

These rooms are located within the original ICEHOTEL structure and the newer ICEHOTEL 365 building. The ICEHOTEL 2017-18 will house 20 Ice rooms and 15 Art suites. The ICEHOTEL 365 will house 11 Art suites 365 and 9 Deluxe suites. Approximately 25 artists and architects are commissioned each year to decorate and design the rooms, bar and gallery.

ICEHOTEL

Ice rooms: Rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture made from ice. Some Ice rooms can accommodate 3 people and one room can accommodate 4 people. Art suites: Individually designed rooms with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists. Some Art suites can accommodate 3 people.

ICEHOTEL 365

Art suites 365: Similar to Winter suites, these rooms are individually designed with special beds built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. All rooms have been designed and sculpted by international artists.

Deluxe suites: Hilla, Jauvre and Johka are individually designed rooms with a special bed built of snow and ice and decorated with furniture and unique artwork made from ice. Hilla has an en-suite bathroom (shower and sauna), Jauvre has an en-suite bathroom (bath, shower and sauna) and Johka has an en-suite bathroom (shower).

Notes

Beds are made out of snow and ice and insulated by a mattress and topped with reindeer skins.

You will be provided with a subzero sleeping bag.

All rooms in the original ICEHOTEL building have curtain doors whereas the ICEHOTEL 365 rooms have a solid door.

Guests staying in the original ICEHOTEL have shared bathroom facilities (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building.

Guests staying in the Art suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have use of the shared heated washrooms (toilet, shower, changing rooms and lockers) in an annexe building but also have a toilet within the ICEHOTEL 365 building. Guests staying in the Deluxe suites (ICEHOTEL 365) have a private heated relaxation area with sauna and en-suite bathroom with shower.

Sauna (free of charge for guest use).

Luggage cannot be taken into the ICEHOTEL's cold accommodation structure. Secure storage is available.

Inside the hotel the temperature is at a constant -5°C to -8°C.

The ICEHOTEL is a museum during the day from 10am until 6pm. Overnight guests are allowed access to their room after 6pm and the wake-up call is around 7:30am.

Nordic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a contemporary Scandinavian design, each Nordic hotel chalet has two bedrooms - one double/twin bedroom and one room with bunk beds - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.Arctic Hotel Chalets: Decorated using a Scandinavian wood cabin design, each Arctic hotel chalet has two bedrooms – one double bedroom and one single bedroom - bathroom (shower and hairdryer) and a separate living room with TV, telephone, WIFI internet connection, kettle and fridge.

Amenities/Leisure

Buffet breakfast

Guests staying in cold accommodation are awakened in the morning with a cup of hot lingonberry juice

Warm outer clothing is provided for all guests on arrival: snow suit, boots and mittens

Homestead restaurant serving an à la carte menu – approximately 800m from the ICEHOTEL overlooking the Torne River. Reservations are recommended. Table reservations available at 17:30 and 20:00.

Lounge

ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL. Please note that the ICEBAR closes at 6pm until December 2018.

Ice Church – this is a popular location for weddings

Transfers by husky sled from Kiruna Airport are available on request

Open: The ICEHOTEL will open on 14 December 2018 to 10 April 2019. The ICEHOTEL 365 will accept guests year-round. Arrivals in November may be able to see the sculptors at work.

Notes: Due to the unique nature of the original ICEHOTEL, it takes a different form each year. Opening and closing dates are very much dependent on the weather. The images shown, of the cold accommodation, are from structures over the years.

Average temperature

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